Hair vs job

My hair's long and shaggy. I've spent 9 months growing it and it looks fantastic. Unfortunately, I have to find a job soon. Does anyone know of a place that would hire me without me having to cut my hair, or at least have suggestions on how I can look professional without having to cut it?

What kind of job are you looking for? It shouldn't matter for the average crappy teenage job (McDonald's/Burger King/Quizno's/you get the idea...) Also, like Sped says - computer guys get away with long hair and make a good living. Beyond that, some good places to look for jobs that won't mind long hair are: Record stores, Music shops, head shops, porno stores, places like that. What are these places that you'd like to work at, but your long hair prevents them from hiring you?

You know, It's a sad reality that people judge books by the cover. I almost didn't get the position I'm in now because of my tattoos. The big boss looked at me like I was a criminal just because I have them. The fact of the matter is, I do my job really well. I have since proved him wrong about me.

As far as the hair thing goes, if it's a job you really want to have, and need to cut your hair because of it, then cut it! Hair does not change who you are (and neither do tattoos, or piercings) But.....if you look like I do, you need to be able to deal with people making false judgments about your character.

There are many jobs that allow you to have long hair. Welding, tow truck driver, (but not if you have all your teeth ) musician, roadie, you name it, they have people with long hair.

I've got rather long hair, near my tailbone. It was a problem growing up, when everyone wanted me to cut it. Now, though, no one ever says a word. I think food and customer service would be a few of the only fields that would ask you to cut it off.

And if they do say anything, and i see your in the south, just tell 'em: